Animal Control

CALL 607-319-5067

Tompkins County Animal Control (TCAC) is a division of the SPCA of Tompkins County. TCAC officers will respond to calls about stray dogs, injured stray cats and will work with members of the public to resolve “nuisance” complaints (barking, etc.). TCAC will respond to reports of abuse, cruelty or neglect of any animal anywhere in Tompkins County.

Here is a brief outline of what TCAC does and does not do:

What TCAC does

Provide emergency service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year

Dog licensure enforcement

Pick up stray dogs and provide impoundment services

Pick up distressed or injured stray animals

Respond to calls concerning:

Nuisance dogs

Dogs at large

Dangerous dogs

Respond to calls concerning cruelty, abuse, or negligence visited upon any animal